Volume 1, Chapter 47: The First Match

Xiao Muxuan’s body trembled violently, her gaze toward Xiong Qianshan burning with fury, as if she wished to tear him to pieces on the spot.

“What did you say? There’s a secret passage in the Cold Palace?” The Emperor of Wu stared at him in disbelief, eyes wide with shock, his expression only returning to normal after a long moment.

“Those who offend the might of Heaven shall die—kill them if you must. When has Ziwei Heaven ever feared trouble?” The voice of the Serpent Matron suddenly rose sharply, her command ringing out fiercely.

The four sat silently in the guest room chairs, saying nothing. The middle-aged man closed his eyes, lost in thought, while Lu Xiuqiang and the other two watched him tensely and expectantly, sweat beading at their temples.

Yu She pressed forward with his sword, determined to kill me, but Liu Ling quickly stepped between us, unwilling to let Yu She harm me. At that moment, Liu Yan and others arrived just in time to stop Yu She. Those who bore me deep hatred were all captured by Liu Yan’s men.

By the time Lin Hai had mostly recovered, the sun was already slanting westward. Considering the difficulties the night would bring, the two decided to rest for the day and set off again tomorrow.

A dozen beams of healing light enveloped Murong Shanshan, instantly restoring her vitality.

Removing the lifeless pieces without qi and subtracting the ten pieces that Nalan Xue’s “provocation” deserved, Yan Niang stared at the chessboard, slightly stunned. Then, she slowly raised her head and looked at Shang Fusu sitting opposite Nalan Xue, her voice trembling with restrained emotion.

“Gaaah—” Li Tian let out a strange howl, moving both hands as hundreds of gray beams shot from his palms, striking a hundred gates with unerring precision.

Actually, Lanxi had many methods. To counter “rewards instead of salaries,” they could impose a charity tax—no matter if it was a reward, salary, or gift, all masters with income had to contribute one-tenth to the charity fund, which would end up deducting even more than before.

On the fragrant pot, the excavator being harassed by SOFM in the wild zone had been chased all game long, his anger barely contained.

The idea wasn’t flawed, but his mindset had already become problematic, especially since the Korean server favored strategic play.

It turned out that Hong Xian had already hidden outside the palace in a secret place that blocked spiritual energy. Just as Chen Che was about to collapse, Hong Xian’s secret message was transmitted into the hall. This distinctive secret tone from Zhifang startled the three statues into silence for a long time.

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Many times, battles were fought alone, carrying the desperation of a fight to the death.

Upon hearing this, Old Deng’s face flashed with disbelief for a moment—so the troubles in Taiyuan all stemmed from Bei Fu.

The two, on the phone, were both very pleased with Jiang Che’s decision and proceeded to issue various instructions.

Yuan Shao turned to see Xu You, Left Registrar in charge of the Yuan family’s immortal affairs.

“Yuwei, you have the capability; you should help me. Do you know Zhu Yuanzhang? He became emperor thanks to Empress Ma. Behind every successful man is a virtuous wife and good mother,” Feng Shuangxi said with feigned seriousness.

Ye Yang’s reputation in Jinling City was known mostly among top-tier merchant guild leaders, government elites, and great clans. After all, only those with deep backgrounds knew the true outcome of the many battles outside the city.

She knew that after she left, these people would surely gossip about her, but she no longer wished to engage.

Soon, the gray-haired elder stepped forward first, holding a glowing stone with the air of assured victory. Pausing, he couldn’t resist casting a teasing glance at Ye Feng.

Wei Wuji’s third-tier eight auxiliary meridians had taken shape, but lacking spirit stones, he had yet to break through. While studying and cultivating rune patterns, he found that the four auxiliary meridians in his hands and feet had unknowingly been fully connected.

Moreover, both of them were students at prestigious schools; Qiong Nai especially came from Tokiwa Academy, which had fewer than two hundred students, making them natural topics of discussion.

Though she understood that she wouldn’t exist without her parents—this was natural law—she also knew that for the elderly, maintaining passion and a moderate conjugal life after retirement greatly benefits both body and mind.

Now that Ye Tufei had appeared, he brought new hope. Regardless of whether Ye Tufei was trustworthy, even if they were strangers, what harm could come from listening to him once?

They wasted no time lingering and, just after exiting through a side door, encountered an attendant of the virtuous prince’s heir.

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With a sharp “clang,” the long sword was not broken but slipped from Lu Zhuoyi’s right hand, flying far away to land in the muddy water.

A colossal hand slammed down, shaking heaven and earth. The entire Heavenly Pool Sacred Mountain turned to ash instantly. Viewed from the void above, a massive handprint was stamped on the earth, the once-holy mountain vanished without a trace.

“It’s the Life Spirit Fruit, indeed the Life Spirit Fruit.” A group of old men’s eyes gleamed, breath quickening as they gazed at the glowing fruit. Their lifespans were short; this fruit was their very life.

At night, in a very ordinary tavern, Wang Feng silently observed the Emperor’s Sword. The sword’s origin and spirit struck Wang Feng with terror.

However, it was fine not to look up, but when they saw a large cauldron appear overhead, their expressions changed drastically.

[Three Heads and Six Arms Profound Skill]: This technique allows one to face many opponents at once, transforming into a form with three heads and six arms. Basic combat power surges by three to nine times! Refer to the mythological figure Nezha, the Lotus-Born Child.

Meanwhile, on the Golden Throne Hall, ministers arrived leisurely, showing no urgency but rather calm and orderly composure.

Yet now, Yu Xuekui, Yang Shiqi, and Xia Yuanji all felt this person was excessively arrogant, speaking far too soon.

As his words fell, the nearby attendants were engulfed in burning black karma flames.

Seeing this, Ai Yesha was inwardly annoyed. Originally, as the two approached, the statues showed no movement, leading Ai Yesha to think they were mere decorations. But the statues only activated when the two reached the middle, which was truly a trap.

Zhang Ziyi did not feel jealousy toward Zhou Bai; rather, a faint sense of loss lingered in her heart. Zhang Yimou’s spotlight was unsurpassed, but Zhou Bai had completely stolen Zhang Ziyi’s limelight.